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Nick Knowles’ pregnant wife bars him from birth

Jessica wants to keep ‘bit of smoke and mirrors’, while TV presenter Nick says he'll be right outside

The wife of TV presenter Nick Knowles has revealed she doesn’t want him by her side when she gives birth later this year.

Jessica, 26, married the National Lottery and DIY SOS presenter in Rome in September 2012 and is expecting a baby boy this summer.

Talking to Hello! Magazine, she said: “Giving birth is a very physical process and I don't want him to see me in that vulnerable state. I prefer a little bit of smoke and mirrors.”

And Nick said he’s happy to respect his wife’s wishes.

He said: “If Jess wanted me there, then of course I would be there.

“I certainly don't feel offended that she doesn't. I'll be right outside, so I'll still be one of the first to hold our son.

“Men will tell you that they want to be at the birth but it's because they think they ought to be.

“Admitting that you're not going to be there provokes the most extraordinary reaction, as if it's an abdication of responsibility, but the fact is, it was only in the 60s and 70s that men started to be there at births.

“There's a huge amount of guilt, fear and worry on a man's behalf when their partner gives birth, along with a feeling of complete uselessness, so I'm more than happy to take Jess's lead on this.”